Hot ride up. It was +32c in Kakabeka but as soon as we hit the lake effect it dropped to a perfect 22c. Within an hour the wind switched and back up to 30c. Sitting at Blues Fest now. Fabulous evening!

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Hot ride up. It was +32c in Kakabeka but as soon as we hit the lake effect it dropped to a perfect 22c. Within an hour the wind switched and back up to 30c. Sitting at Blues Fest now. Fabulous evening!

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Hot ride up. It was +32c in Kakabeka but as soon as we hit the lake effect it dropped to a perfect 22c. Within an hour the wind switched and back up to 30c. Sitting at Blues Fest now. Fabulous evening!

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I'm out on my deck on Court St. right now listening too. Funny - I had to make a couple of runs to the dump today. While at the dump - the temp read-out on the car said 30C. As soon as I returned to my place - it said 22C. The cycle kept repeating itself each time I did a run.

I'm out on my deck on Court St. right now listening too. Funny - I had to make a couple of runs to the dump today. While at the dump - the temp read-out on the car said 30C. As soon as I returned to my place - it said 22C. The cycle kept repeating itself each time I did a run.

Mike

Just came from another shake down ride, thought you'd be at the Blues Fest, so I didn't drive by...not that I know where your house is anyway Came in from plus 30c and it felt like the arctic when I hit downtown. First thought was I could've tested my electric vest down here! I'll post a vid of the ride a little later.

Just came from another shake down ride, thought you'd be at the Blues Fest, so I didn't drive by...not that I know where your house is anyway Came in from plus 30c and it felt like the arctic when I hit downtown. First thought was I could've tested my electric vest down here! I'll post a vid of the ride a little later.

Bike ran excellent...ready for the big trips now...I think

The only problem i EVER had with my KLR was the rear shock, which i rebuilt for 28 bucks.

The only problem i EVER had with my KLR was the rear shock, which i rebuilt for 28 bucks.

Had the front and rear suspension upgraded with heavier springs, new seals and new oil, should be no problem there. Only problem I might have is with the electrical accessory blocks and wiring that I put in but hopefully I did a good job of it and I'll check it periodically anyway.

Got back from Thunder Bay on the Bandit last night. I is in the market for either a touring mount, or a new seat. Bloody painful! Need a butt transplant.
Lyle

Ok Lyle, that's it... Get rid of it!!! Stop talking about it !!!
Go out to the shed, get the Moose Gun, put a cap in its ass and sink it in a lake !!!
On another note!!!
We were treated to the Yamaha bikes this week, with three dealers having demo days, a few AdV guys had a chance to test the rides.

For you I would suggest the FJR, hight adjustable seat, sport/touring mode, luggage included and 200 kph plus top end!!! Nice.

My choice for best buy, the Bolt, a sportster on steroids ... Not suggesting you can tour on it, but a fun bike to ride.

Hot ride up. It was +32c in Kakabeka but as soon as we hit the lake effect it dropped to a perfect 22c. Within an hour the wind switched and back up to 30c. Sitting at Blues Fest now. Fabulous evening!

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Hopefully the weather works out better for you guys tomorrow for your ride home than for me today. Went up to Nipigon to visit, and lauren and I were planning on going to blues fest today and I was going to head out tomorrow. Weather looked crap tomorrow but alright today.So we diecided i would leave today to stay dry, I was wrong. It rained from shabaqua to fort on me, torrential down pours at times. Had to stop at quetico north for soup and to change the under layers.

Hopefully the weather works out better for you guys tomorrow for your ride home than for me today. Went up to Nipigon to visit, and lauren and I were planning on going to blues fest today and I was going to head out tomorrow. Weather looked crap tomorrow but alright today.So we diecided i would leave today to stay dry, I was wrong. It rained from shabaqua to fort on me, torrential down pours at times. Had to stop at quetico north for soup and to change the under layers.

The ride there on Thurs was perfect though

You need some Klim gear 100% waterproof!
Yes we got a few showers after about 5ish but at 7 the heavens opened up and the place got soaked. Headed home. Still one more day of BF so staying here until Monday. Looks like the weather is improving and the ride home should be cooler and maybe a passing shower.

I did a second test run of about 60kms with the boxes on and loaded with tools. Visited Terry Fox lookout and swung by the marina before heading home. Bike ran great and I think it's ready for a long trip Hopefully the next video I upload will be a ride report to a far away location

You need some Klim gear 100% waterproof!
Yes we got a few showers after about 5ish but at 7 the heavens opened up and the place got soaked. Headed home. Still one more day of BF so staying here until Monday. Looks like the weather is improving and the ride home should be cooler and maybe a passing shower.

So what happened to the Blues Festival? It seemed to start at around 2:30PM instead of 12PM on Saturday. And then I only heard a few acts - between long periods of silence. Did most of the acts get a chance to play despite the rain?

So what happened to the Blues Festival? It seemed to start at around 2:30PM instead of 12PM on Saturday. And then I only heard a few acts - between long periods of silence. Did most of the acts get a chance to play despite the rain?

Mike

Went down there at 1 and stayed until the huge downpour around 7 or 8. It became a woodstock water pit after that and my chair broke. We had seen Los Lobos and Lonely Boys before so leaving or staying in the rain was an easy decision. Looks like the rain has past so ready for a cooler but clear day 3 and a nice sunny ride home tomorrow..